It just takes time. It took me several months to get over it. I really wouldn't recommend going for more tests unless it is a biopsy. I had bloodwork, ultrasound, liver/spllen scan and ct scan with...
UTD - The same thing happened to me. I had severe anxiety and depression. I was on 20mg of lexapro and needed 2 - 3 mg of xanax just to sleep. I couldn't work or do anything for that matter. I was...
I've read mixed reviews on milk thistle. Nothing seemed concrete. I take Alive multivitamin and Liv.52 with meals and 200mg of SAMe an hour before lunch and another 200mg an hour before dinner....
I did some research on it and although not as toxic as alcohol, it is by no means liver friendly. Before I quit, my liver pain was actually worse after I smoked pot than it was after I drank....
I don't know if I would call it a heavy feeling in my stomach, its more like a dull ache under my righr ribs. Sometimes it would radiate to the back. It depends on who you ask but fibrosis means scar...
No no people kept thinking I have hep c but I do not. Hep c -(negative). I guess I should hange my sig....
Vacations and parties are definitely the hardest part for me. I have a wedding next weekend and actually was thinking about skipping it as I usually drink eat drink dance drink and have a great time....
It took a solid 6 months of flawless eating, daily exercise and no alcohol, tobacco or drugs of any kind. And when I say flawless I mean flawless (i.e. typical day: oatmeal w/ mixed berries for...
UTD - My situation was very similar to yours. I used to abuse alcohol and marijuana and the only symptom I started having was right upper quadrant pain. I had every test imaginable and all kept...
Stretching also works wonders for the lower back. Mineral Ice is my personal favorite....
Hello, I just wanted to give you all an update on my physical / emotional well being. It has been about 2 months since I received the results of my biopsy which indicated very minimal fibrosis. I do...
NattyD - Did your MIL continue drinking after she knew she had fatty liver or did she stop and it has now progressed to stage IV?...
SW - I'm not a doctor but I am educated in general and have read in fact too much on liver disease before I even knew what I was dealing with. I believe the part of the report you are referring to is...
I wasd very depressed going through the whole diagnosis process and was prescribed lexapro. Helped me a lot and dr said it is easy on the liver....
Sorry David I do not have hep c. The weird thing is he said it is only staged if you have hep c. my liver damage came from alcohol and poor diet IMO. The biopsy showed no hep c or PBC or anything...
Just got the call from the doctor and he told me that I have very minimal scarring. He said that as long as I lead a healthy lifestyle he sees no reason that the damage will progress and that I could...
Thanks Connie. I will try my best but it always seems to pop up. Even alcohol tv ads make me think about it. Ever realize just how many commercials have alcohol in them these days!!!...
Wasn't bad. Kind of felt like a quick jab to the side, no sharp pain. Have a bad feeling the results will be much worse than the procedure itself. Should get them by June 14th. Don't know how I'm...
I believe India is an option if you have the means....
Thanks to all for the replies. I went for the bloodwork and am really scared about the fibrosure result. I'm not sure how I could live the rest of my life knowing what is in store for me in the...
Hi all. Hope everyone is doing well. I went to the hepatologist and he ordered more bloodwork and did not want to do a biopsy. The test he is giving me is called Fibrosure. He said depending on the...
Rick - I know you don't need anything to keep your hopes up but I would like to share with you something my friend told me. Her aunt was dx of cirrhosis due to alcohol when she was in her 50's. She...
Thanks all for the replies. Rick your story and positive thinking is tremendous. I on the other hand have not had I believe the unique ability of looking at the glass half full, have always been the...
Thanks for the quick reply. What if the hep dr does not want to do the biopsy for the same reason the GI doc does not want to do one, because all the tests I have had done came back normal? Do I...
Hello all, I have been reading quite a bit of posts on this forum and admire all of you for your strength and support. I wanted to introduce myself and perhaps get a little feedback if you please. I...